Battir Population 2026
Battir has a population of 56,746, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇵🇸 Palestine, located in West Bank. Roughly 1.0% of Palestine's population lives here. It is about 7.2× smaller than Gaza, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,746
Rank in Palestine
#9
Coordinates
31.70°N, 35.12°E
~675 m elevation · Asia/Jerusalem
Other big cities in West Bank
Cities near Battir
- Bayt Jālā16,183 people · ~7 km away
- Surif City25,242 people · ~7 km away
- Bethlehem29,019 people · ~8 km away
- Ḩalḩūl21,076 people · ~13 km away
- Al ‘Ayzarīyah17,455 people · ~16 km away
- Shu‘fāţ35,000 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Battir?
Battir has a population of 56,746 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Palestine.
What region is Battir in?
Battir is located in West Bank, Palestine.
Is Battir the capital of Palestine?
No, the capital of Palestine is Ramallah.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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